Here are the takeaways from the NFL's Christmas tripleheader, which saw the Lions get eliminated from playoff contention.

Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is set for 4:30 p.m. ET. The latest Vikings vs. Lions odds have Detroit favored by 7 points, while the over/under for total points scored is 44.5 via DraftKings Sportsbook. Before making any Lions vs. Vikings picks, check out the NFL predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model .

Bo Nix helped the Denver Broncos avoid an upset loss to Travis Kelce and a Kansas City Chiefs squad without Patrick Mahomes on Christmas Day, securing a 20-13 win.

The pop star brought her star power to the NFL, sending fans into a major frenzy as she witnessed her fiancé Travis Kelce light up the field with another spectacular performance. On Thursday, the “Bad Blood” hitmaker was spotted walking towards the VIP suite of Arrowhead Stadium in a striking gameday look.

The 2025 NFL Christmas schedule concludes with a "Thursday Night Football" AFC West battle of teams in a surprising position as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Denver Broncos. The Broncos (12-3) lead the entire AFC and are chasing a top seed and a bye in the NFL playoffs.

Nate Tice reacts to the Christmas Day NFL slate and looks ahead to the NFL playoff race. Nate gives his instant takeaways from the Dallas Cowboys win over the Washington Commanders, a wild Minnesota Vikings upset win to knock the Detroit Lions out of playoff contention and the Denver Broncos taking care of the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night in their quest for the top seed in the AFC.

PHILADELPHIA - The best ability in the NFL remains availability. The NFL’s usurping of the NBA on Christmas Day is evidence of that, with quarterbacks like Josh Johnson, Max Brosmer, and Chris Oladokun serving as the coal in the average streaming viewer's stocking.